Behavioral Interventions for Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Author | : Sevgi O. Aral |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 598 |
Release | : 2008-12-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387857688 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387857680 |
Rating | : 4/5 (680 Downloads) |
Download or read book Behavioral Interventions for Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases written by Sevgi O. Aral and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-03 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before AIDS, the role of behavioral interventions in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted diseases was acknowledged in text books and journals but rarely promoted effectively in public health practice. This book addresses the complexities and social contexts of human behaviors which spread STDs, the cultural barriers to STD education, and the sociopolitical nuances surrounding treatment.